These are the quotes after viewing the test scene...

“One of the most powerful scenes I’ve seen in the last 10 years. Not just in a short. In anything.”
WB

“I can’t believe this is low budget. Don’t compromise your vision for anyone, this is exactly the right angle. Keep it. And these guys are Hollywood.”
WB
 
“Look at their (expletive) faces! I’m (expletive) my (expletive) pants! FUCK!”
A-List Actor (male)
 
“That slap looks so real! Love the costume design…”
A-List Actor (female)
 
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Dreamotion Studios would like to state, the actors who auditioned for the role of 'Steven' during the call-back phase were absolutely incredible. So you can imagine just how highly we think of the actor who won the role! We are thrilled to announce, Chris Cimperman will play 'Steven' in the 'From Under The Bridge' film project. Chris is an amazing talent. He is a fluid and natural actor with the ability to apply unique character traits to a role. This was demonstrated both in his self-tape audition AND the call-backs. Chris simply knocked this one 'out of the park' and we had to cast him.

Appearance is also very important here (yes... Chris is easy on the eyes... but that's not what I mean!) There is a subplot where we are invited to observe the relationship between 'Kyle' and his older brother, 'Steven'. And in order to bolster the effects of the scene, and give added strength to the underlying message, a resemblance between the actors was desired. I believe we have found this is Luc ('Kyle') and Chris ('Steve').

This scene is certainly one of my favorites, so I am absolutely ecstatic to know such a brilliant actor will be bringing it to life.

Congratulations and welcome to the cast, Chris! Don't miss your flight and if you're bored on the plane... just practice those slaps!

Cheers,

​Paul James

We would also like to take a moment to praise Joey Heyworth... the 7 other actors who made it to the call-backs... and all actors who submitted for this role. We feel extremely lucky to have seen so many talented actors while casting for this role.. Thank you!

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Official IMDB Bio:

Born and raised in New York City, Chris was first drawn to acting through his work in production on a variety of network television shows. This prompted him to return to school. He trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, T. Schreiber, and the Actor's Studio, among others. Chris has since kept busy. He can be seen in a host of independent films, national commercial spots, and on television. He resides in Los Angeles.

Dreamotion Studios concludes the audition process for the three teen roles on the 'From Under The Bridge' film project by officially casting the wonderful and talented Sara Wolfkind in the role of  'Stacey'. Sara's audition path actually began with her application for the role of 'Clare'. And we absolutely loved the quality of acting and the high level of dedication in her self-tape. But we could not ignore the gut feeling rumblings, which were saying, "let Sara read for the role of Stacey."

There was just something about Sara which made it easy for us to ride the instinct train, and so we asked her if she would pursue the role of 'Stacey' instead of 'Clare'. And what we then discovered in Sara was the perfect representation of the character vision for 'Stacey'.

'Stacey' is a high-school teenage girl, who acts like a bully in an effort to impress and attract 'Kyle'... but who transforms into a vulnerable bullied child inside her own home. And Sara portrayed and projected this 'split personality' aspect of 'Stacey' perfectly and effortlessly. She also brought unique characteristics to the role, which slowly but surely began to make it her own.

Sara is a fantastic fit for the role and both elevates and feeds off her co-stars (Piper and Luc) to establish the highest quality results. Where her perfect character balance, she also ensures the scenes featuring Stacey's mother ('Julie') will achieve their intended contrasting vision. Lastly... Sara's appearance allows the audience to believe 'Stacey' could indeed be 'Julie's' daughter... which is of course, an added bonus.

Some things in film-making are just 'meant to be'... happen by chance... or are perhaps orchestrated by fate.  Whatever the reason is here, we feel elated and fortunate Sara found the role she was meant to play in this film.

Congratulations and welcome to the cast, Sara! Your inclusion presents the production with the strongest possible teen role trio, and I am excited to see you energetic and unique portrayal of 'Stacey' on set.

Cheers,

​Paul James

We would also like to take a moment to praise Corinna Wagner-Smith and Kendall Cato (who made it to the final live auditions) and all actors who submitted for this role. We truly feel very fortunate to have been in the enviable position to see so many talented actors during the audition process. Thank you!

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In arguably one of the most significant announcements to date, Dreamotion Studios is thrilled and ecstatic to officially cast Piper Reese in the lead role of  'Clare' on the 'From Under The Bridge' film project. This unanimous decision follows an extensive and meticulous audition process, in which over 600 applicants were carefully reviewed before the final selection was made. Piper has continuously and consistently displayed a tremendous desire to secure the role, and her dedication and work ethic has been conspicuous throughout. Additionally, Piper has clearly exhibited a comprehension of the responsibility associated to representing both the character and the film.

Piper, who is already a role model to thousands of children and young adults across the world, is now the passionate and integral face AND voice behind this incredibly important tale.

With her inherent experience, attitude, ambition, ability and talent... I am confident Piper will captivate the audience with her performance, while elevating and inspiring the production team and cast around her.

Congratulations Piper! You have truly earned and utterly deserve this opportunity, and I am personally very excited to see you in action as our leading 'teen' lady!

Sincerely and with the happiest of hearts,

​Paul James

We would also like to take a moment to praise Julia James and Libi Rosenfeld (who made it to the final live auditions) and all actors who submitted for this role. Once again, we feel incredibly fortunate to have been in the enviable position to see so many talented actors during the audition process. Thank you!

Piper Reese Official Bio:

Piper’s Picks was launched in 2007 as the first online entertainment news show and quickly became the golden standard for high energy and positive communication with Gen Z and Young Millennial demographics. We've grown with our audience through our scripted and non-scripted digital content and social networking presence on all major platforms (as PipersPicksTV). Piper's Picks is run by a father-daughter team, with Piper Reese hosting & Adam Feinsilver behind the scenes.
 
Piper Reese (IMDB) (actor, host) is an ultra high-energy, relatable & down-2-Earth 19 year old actor, MPAA accredited show host (since the age of 7), and GenZ Internet personality. She's conducted over 1,050 interviews with A-listers, producers, directors, studio executives, etc. Piper covers large scale events and publicity for theme parks, corporations, and every major studio in Hollywood. She’s hosted national projects for Delta, Education providers, etc. As an actress, Piper is recognized for her lead role on Nickelodeon/CiTV’s - 'Deadtime Stories', 'Funny or Die', 'Awesomeness TV' and 'That’s So Sketch!'

Piper Reese Official IMDB Bio:

Born in South Florida, Piper Reese started acting and hosting at only 7. Piper is best known in the acting world for her recurring guest-star-turned-lead role as the antagonistic "Nancy Patanski" on Nickelodeon & CITV's Deadtime Stories (2012) and the hyper-sweet "Dot" on Nick's AwesomenessTV (2013). Piper has also worked as a lead in multiple theatrical and musical productions, including a production of Green Day's "American Idiot."

Outside of acting, Piper is a talented presenter and MPAA-accredited red carpet reporter. Known in her reporting capacity as the "Princess of the Press," Piper has conducted over 1,000 exclusive sit-down and red-carpet interviews as host of Piper's Picks® TV with A-list celebrities, studio heads, and producers including Tom Hanks, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, and many more. Piper has also hosted for "Funny or Die" as well as national projects in the corporate space for Delta and Pearson Education.

Piper is a very strong advocate for positivity in media and entertainment. Her largely GenZ viewing audience regularly reaches out to her for advice ranging from fun issues such as fashion to serious matters such as peer pressure, cyberbullying and domestic problems.

Piper is recognized as gifted in drama by LAUSD. She has studied on-camera, theatrical and voice acting as well as modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet and Afro-Caribbean dance. She recently recorded her first pop/rock single. Piper is a self-taught guitar player as well.

'From Under The Bridge' official teaser trailer release! 5 clips were taken from the hundreds of personal bulling stories submitted by the auditioning actors to create this trailer. The tale/story told in the actual film is inspired by real events.

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